Big Muddy River Bottoms Habitat Improvement II
The project would use herbicide to prevent re-sprouting of woody vegetation after timber stand improvement. It also proposes to increase the area of bottomland to be treated by 6500 acres, treat invasive species and adds prescribed fire.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Oakwood Bottoms and surrounding area
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/18/2015 |
| Comment Period | 12/26/2016 |
| Objection Period Start | 09/24/2017 |
| Decision | 01/2018 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2018 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Big Muddy River Bottoms Habitat Improvement II
Decision Signed Date: 01/19/2018
Forests:
Shawnee National Forest
Districts:
Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District
States:
Illinois
Counties:
Jackson
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Shannan Sharp
521 N. Main St
Jonesboro, IL 62952
318-765-3554
sdsharp@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 2/2/2018